A heartwarming family film We Will Rise at Dawn (Ci alzeremo all’alba) about two boys and their adventures as they search for information about the saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. It will particularly appeal to younger viewers, offering them the chance to learn about several remarkable events from the life of Padre Pio, the man of miracles.

Luca is a twelve-year-old boy from San Giovanni Rotondo. He lives with his parents and his younger, wise, and self-assured sister Miranda. He has a friend named Sebastian from San Marco in Lamis. They are two curious boys bound together by the power of friendship. They set out on a journey to discover the life story of Padre Pio and his miracles.

Luca and Sebastian decide to collaborate on interviews with people who personally knew Padre Pio. They plan to compile these interviews into a single book of testimonies about this Italian saint.

Sebastian has a sick mother and a father who tries to drown his life’s difficulties in alcohol. His friendship with Luca and the interview book project help him get through this difficult period in his family’s life. Sebastian also seeks help for his family from Father Pio.

Comedy / Drama

Italy, 2019, 95 min

Crew: Jean-Marie Benjamin;

Cast: Mariano Barnabà, Amalia Bisceglia, Michele Buenza, Stefano Campanella, Gabriella Campanile, Luigi Ciavarella, Pio Cisternino;

Parents Guide

About three instances of kissing.

A few instances of the father being tipsy.

Disrespectful behavior toward the father.

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